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gnome

noun/noʊm/

definition

a small, humanoid creature from folklore often associated with the earth and gardens

example

The garden was adorned with charming gnomes that seemed to bring the landscape to life.

synonyms
dwarfspritecreature
word origin — The word 'gnome' originates from the Latin 'gnomus', which is derived from the Greek 'gnōmē', meaning 'intelligence' or 'thought'.

SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 185

Set 185 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: gnome, hypothesis, similarity, outbreak, anatomy. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. gnome · noun/noʊm/

    a small, humanoid creature from folklore often associated with the earth and gardens

    The garden was adorned with charming gnomes that seemed to bring the landscape to life.

    Synonyms: dwarf, sprite, creature

    Origin: The word 'gnome' originates from the Latin 'gnomus', which is derived from the Greek 'gnōmē', meaning 'intelligence' or 'thought'.

  2. hypothesis · noun/haɪˈpɑːθɪsɪs/

    a proposed explanation for a phenomenon based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation

    The researchers developed a hypothesis to explain the unexpected results of their initial experiments.

    Synonyms: theory, proposition, assumption

    Origin: from Greek 'hypothesis', from 'hypo-' meaning under + 'thesis' meaning placing or proposition

  3. similarity · noun/sɪˈmɪlɚəti/

    the state of being alike or having a likeness

    The similarity between the two paintings is striking, as they both use similar color palettes and techniques.

    Synonyms: likeness, resemblance, similarity

    Origin: from Latin 'similaritas', from 'similaris' meaning 'like, resembling'

  4. outbreak · noun/ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

    a sudden increase in the occurrence of a disease or a phenomenon

    The outbreak of the flu virus in the city led to widespread health concerns among the residents.

    Synonyms: epidemic, surge, eruption

    Origin: The word 'outbreak' originates from the combination of 'out' and 'break', where 'break' comes from the Old English 'brecan', meaning to break or burst forth.

  5. anatomy · noun/əˈnætəmi/

    the branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans and other living organisms

    The students in the biology class focused on human anatomy to better understand how organ systems function.

    Synonyms: morphology, structure, form

    Origin: from Greek 'anatome', meaning 'dissection', from 'ana-' meaning 'up' and 'temnein' meaning 'to cut'